Account Executive -Advertising and Digital Marketing
Gannett
- Venice, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Build Their Presence: Website, SEO, Local Listings, Reputation & social media
- Drive Awareness & Leads: Search Engine Marketing, Social, Display, Video, and Mobile Advertising
- Grow Audience and Connect: Brand Content Solutions, Social Media Marketing
- Manage Leads and Customers: Lead Alert, Engagement and Tracking Tools
- Know What Works: Reporting, Mobile Tools, Insight Solutions
- Emerging technology such as Virtual and Augmented Reality
- Be equipped with the region’s best marketing services and solutions, empowering you to deliver unparalleled results to your customers
- Develop partnerships with large local businesses and assist them in reaching their goals through integrated marketing plans and comprehensive media solutions
- Identify customer needs to develop and execute account plans and custom client solutions that differentiate USA TODAY NETWORK from competitors
- Help businesses maximize their online presence with a custom approach to digital marketing
- Leverage multiple USA TODAY NETWORK resources and partners to develop optimal client solutions across our suite of products, with an emphasis on digital
- Pursue and close new business and revenue streams
- Retain, manage, and grow clients in the ever-changing digital landscape
- Work within a team to manage the client relationship and retain and build account revenue
- You will identify and understand market potential, develop and execute sales strategies across multiple platforms, including digital, mobile, targeted niche publications, promotions and the core newspaper
- Articulate and present our suite of products to business decision makers
- Communicate with customers proactively via phone, video conference tools (i.e., MS Team or Zoom), email and in-person
- Conduct face-to-face customer meetings, presentations, proposals and demonstrations
- Manage a specified sales pipeline and develop a strategy for long-term sustained success
- Conduct client check-ins, upsell/cross-sell accounts, and address client market share concerns
- Utilize CRM (Salesforce) effectively and efficiently recording all sales activity
- Proficiency in Digital Marketing (Google AdWords, Analytics certifications are preferred but not required). 1+ years of experience in high acquisition, consultative B2B Sales role and college degree or acceptable equivalent of education and work experience.
- A problem solver who thrives on challenges and can simplify complex issues.
- Possesses a competitive nature and a collaborative team spirit.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Role requires a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the minimum liability insurance as required by law.
- Uncapped Earnings Potential
- Unparalleled digital and marketing training for continuous learning
- Intensive 4-week onboarding for new hires
- Outstanding Benefit options including: Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, 401K and more.
- Generous MTO Time off package including Company Paid Holidays
- Energized and passionate team with a fun and flexible workplace
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